Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

School Overview
Here is a two-paragraph summary of the Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science:

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science (FMMS), located in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serves as a specialized institution within the Fairfield County School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a rigorous curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to foster a high-achieving academic environment, utilizing inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects to engage students in complex problem-solving. By integrating advanced technology and specialized instruction, FMMS aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

Beyond its focus on academics, the school cultivates a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student innovation and critical thinking. The magnet program typically utilizes a selective or interest-based enrollment process, drawing students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for or dedication to the sciences. With its strategic location on US Highway 321, the school serves as a central hub for educational excellence in the region, focusing on closing the achievement gap while pushing top-tier students to excel in competitive STEM fields. Through its dedicated faculty and specialized resources, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science remains a cornerstone of educational development in the Fairfield County area.
188
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic13
Black141
Asian1
Two or More6
  • Black
    141 (75.0%)
  • White
    27 (14.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairfield 01
Phone: (803)635-4810
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten24
Grade 120
Grade 226
Grade 315
Grade 429
Grade 536
Grade 618
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10153.7%
Male8746.3%